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Weather & Climate in San Mateo Otzacatipan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Mateo Otzacatipan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,540 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,540 ft (2,603 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3327°N, 99.6035°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 125 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 138 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 130 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 105 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 110 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 131 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 238 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 30 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 57 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 68 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
San Mateo Otzacatipan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").